2009 FAME East Natural Competition Results

April 18, 2009

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Presented by Mike Clement

The 2009 Fame East was a complete success. On behalf of Jeff and Mindy we want to congratulate everyone who participated. The athletes were truly amazing, the camaraderie backstage was second to none. Also a big thank you to the audience who supported all the athletes!

Here's just a quick recap of the actual contest placings. Please add your photos, stories and memories here!

* All Athletes – Just stepping on stage after months of dieting, sacrifice and effort is a victory in itself.! This makes you all winners!
Most Amazing Accomplishment of the Night!!!!!

* Andrea Herault – Andre Herault placed 3rd in the Muscle Model Female (open) division. Her accomplishment is incredible as Andrea transformation that occurred over 8 weeks is nothing less than extraordinary. Andrea’s reasons for competing were to help her cope and overcome the stress of her beautiful 12 yr old son Jeriah being diagnosed with cancer. The most amazing news of all is thatJeriah is now in remission and is healing. Please check out her profile on Bodyproud.com and see the one of the most amazing transformations that we have ever seen!!!!
First Place:

* Genevieve Brodeur- 1st place in Fitness Model Search (Open) . Statuesque with a perfectly sculpted physique. She really impressed in the theme wear round with a Lara Croft look that was spectacular. Her great crossover physique also got her 2nd place in the Swimwear Search (open). We hope to see her at the Fame World Championships.

* Vicky D’Aguilar 1st place in Figure (Open/Masters). Vicky captivated the judges with her fantastic stage presence and incredible muscularity. The judges felt she was tailored made for the figure division.
* Curt Griffin- Watch out Trekkies! The enterprise entrance was followed with great groove music and incredible symmetry on a large frame. One of the night's big winners and fan favourites was Curt earning himself 1st place in both the Bodybuilding Novice Division and the Muscle Model Search (open). The female audience obviously liked Curt and his great muscularity. Also, of note was the very cool Eagle tattoo on Curt’s back.
* Kevin Goddard – Very original! Kevin’s been trying at this for quite a few years and his persistence paid off. With a nonstop smile onstage and very original mailman theme wear walkout Kevin locked down 1st place in the Muscle Model Search (advanced). Congratulation Kevin, it’s been a long road and your work paid off.

* Alexis Brien Fontaine - Complete package is a great way to describe his physique! The Advanced Bodybuilding Winner wowed the audience with an incredible Cyborg routine! A

* Guy Lariviere – Guy clearly has done this before. At the amazing age of 71 Guy schooled the audience and showed that age does not matter. Clearly winning the Super Grand Masters (advanced) division, Guy was a crowd favourite.

* Chantal Martin – Winning the Female Bodybuilding (Novice) division, Chantal showed great poise class and symmetry. We hope to see her competing again in the near future.

* Eric Poulin - Winning 1st place in the Junior Bodybuilding Division Eric excited the audience with his creative routine of very soft elevator type music interrupted by a voice that cried “Boring! Boring!” after which the music picked up along with the audience. Nice symmetry and lines

* Danny Paquet - Coming onto the FAME Stage with great color and nice stances, Suzanne also showed nice confidence in her routine. Congratulations on your 1st place win in the Figure Physique (Masters) only Category! Danny also placed 3rd in the Figure Physique (Open) and Figure Posing and Routine (open) categories.

* Diane Berniquez – Diane has been competing in the FAME East show for several years now. You can see that her years of experience have paid off. With great ability her posing she captured 1st in the Female Bodybuilding (advanced and masters) divisions.

* Sam Casey - With great symmetry and amazing build Sam is now known as the FAME East Swimsuit Model (open) Champion and 1st place runner up Fitness Model (open)! With his natural good looks Sam was a real crowd favourite.

* Tara Hoare – Tara tore up the stage with a phenomenal routine that demonstrated great energy and power. Having suffered an injury last year she has certainly made a great recovery. Hard work sure pays off!

* Katy Dupuis – Her stage presence and incredible smile catapulted Katy to the top of the Female Swimsuit Model (advanced) class. With an amazing shining blue swimsuit and great walk Katy was a definite crowd favourite. Those same talents landed Katy 3rd in the Female Fitness Model (advanced) division.

* Caroline Bergeron – Caroline was unbelievable. Clearly the judge’s immediate first choice for the Female Fitness Model (Advanced) division. She really shined in both her swimsuit and theme wear rounds. Great finesse in her walk and amazing stage presence. These same qualities vaulted her into 2nd place in the Swimsuit Model Female (advanced) division.
* Richard Seguin – Sixty plus, Richard was amazingly built and sculpted. Along with a great routine Richard won the Male Bodybuilding Super Grandmaster class (open). If only we could all look like Richard at his age.

* Martial Clermont – Martial was very confident on stage. The consummate pro, always smiling and projecting to the audience. His Hunter / Bow and Arrow outfit was incredible. Martial knows how to sell himself on the stage and won 1st Place in the Male Fitness Model (Open and Masters) divisions.

* Genevieve Girard – A classic swimsuit beauty Genevieve displayed the right amount of tone and shape to easily capture the Female Swimsuit Model (open) category. She complemented her amazing physique with a very cool electric guitar.

* Guylaine Rochon – With incredible Cat Like Eyes and an amazing physique that balance a classic X – Frame (nice shoulder width with a small waste), great muscularity, great conditioning and a Spectacular cat woman outfit that was second to none as Guylaine won the Muscle Model Female (open) division hands down. We hope to see her competing in the advanced category at the World Championships. Guylaine also placed 2nd in the Figure Physique (open) division.

* Maggie Dumoulin – Winner of the Figure Posing and Routine division. Maggie’s routine was outstanding. She rocked the audience and the judges all at once. Her finishing move was a spectacular finish that sealed her win along with an awesome physique! A definite contender for the top sport at the World Championships! Maggie also placed 2nd in the Female Fitness Model (Novice) division.

* Patrick Corriveau – Patrick demonstrated an almost flawless physique with great stage presence with a very handsome appearance. It was obvious that he was a crowd favourite (especially with the ladies). Patrick captured the Male Fitness Model (advanced) division and 2nd in the Muscle Model Male (advanced) division.

*Christine Taylor – Christine shined in her first show capturing the Figure Physique division. Nice smile and personality. She handled herself well with a great physique. Christine also came second in the Figure Posing and Routine category,

* Emilie Baril– Emilie was dressed to impress. Go Habs Go! Say no more. With an awesome physique and awesome outfit Emilie captured the hearts of the judges and 1st Place in the Female Fitness Model (Novice) division.

* Linda Delormier – Sporting an amazing physique along with matching outfits Linda easily captured the Female Fitness Model (Masters) division. The judges were completely charmed by her smile and great stage presence. Congratulations Linda!!!!

*Martial Clermont / Isabelle Desrochers – The cherry on top of an amazing night. This couple WOWED the audience with an amazing routine that was choreographed to “All that Jazz!” Truly amazing! We would love to see this routine at the World Championships!

Top Runners Up

Marilyne Meunier – 1st Runner up in both Female Fitness Model (Open) and Female Muscle Model (Open) divisions. There is so much that can be said for stunning blonde who came so close in both divisions. Incredibly marketable with a great smile and presence coupled with an awesome physique! The judges struggled with deciding these divisions!

Adam Colorado - Coming in very close to 1st place as 1st runner up in Junior Bodybuilding, Adam who used to be picked on as a child, decided he needed to step it up and improve his confidence. Enter the magical world of natural bodybuilding! Adam showed great size, amazing lats and a lot of charisma on stage. No longer overweight or the focus of bullies, Adam explains he now competes because it's "all about personal pride!".

Isabelle Rochon – The judge’s reaction when she walked out was “WOW! What a smile and what a walk!” This girl knows how to bring it and she brought it. Isabel was a close 2nd in the Female Fitness Model (Advanced) division.

Jean Paul Tessier – Always a crowd favourite. Jean Paul locked down 2nd place in the Male Grandmasters (open) division with his Mass with Class. In his 70s Jean Paul displayed his experience with his always entertaining posing skills.

Eric Thifault – Enthralling the audience with his fireman theme wear and incredibly muscled physique Eric captured 2nd in the Muscle Model Male (open) division. He was a definite favourite with the ladies who were ready to cry “Fire!”.

Costa Zervos – Talked about sliced and diced. No one was even remotely close to the shredded and ripped look that Costa brought to the stage. Coupled with a Guns n’ Roses posing routine Costa placed 2nd in the Male Bodybuilding (advanced) division.

Chantal Contant – Chantal was obviously ready to ride with her amazing physique and motorcycle themed two piece leather outfit. The judges were along for the ride placing her in 2nd in the Female Fitness Model (masters) division.

Israel Cloutier – Placing 2nd in the Male Bodybuilders (novice) division Israel brought a wicked physique along with a fun energetic posing routine that had very nice transitions.

Dimitri Tchouprounov– Dimitri came out with his own brand of charm with platinum blonde hair and a signature Ivan Drago look (with theme wear and a boxing strut to match). He wasn’t joking when he said “I must break you!” as he broke into 2nd place in the Swimsuit Model Male (open) division and 3rd place in the Male Fitness Model (open) division.

Congratulations to ALL Athletes... Once again you are ALL winners!!

FAME would also like to thank Mike Clement, Promoter and President Extraordinaire of FAME Québec. Thank you also to Eastern Canada Head Judge Serge Chhabra and his entire panel including Emery Dora, Brenda Philpot, Linda Sproull and Cleve Als.

A big shout out to First time MC and Fame Muscle Model Pro Jean Jacques Barrett .Great job and we look forward to having you MC again.

THANK YOU ALL FOR INSPIRING BODY PROUD!! YOU ARE ALL TRULY ROLE MODELS AND A GREAT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION!

In More Good News:
* Peter from Urban Stylz Photography got some amazing shots and is still able to get you a photo package even if you did not order in advance!
* Aponia Entertainment for the awesome music work and a special thank you to Christopher and Katharine Clement for their very hard work!!!!

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